# PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden > Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220 - Ages: All ages (Children under 2 free) - Price: $18-$26 adults / $12-$20 children (ages 2-12); Free for infants under 2 - Organizer: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - Official page: https://cincinnatizoo.org/events/festival-of-lights/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/pnc-festival-of-lights-at-cincinnati-zoo-and-botanical-garden--listing-e7c3b56e9e44876d1288dd8e ## About Consistently voted the Best Zoo Lights in the nation by USA Today 10Best readers, the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights transforms the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden into a dazzling winter wonderland illuminated by more than 4 million brilliant LED lights. Families will marvel at the sensational Wild Lights show set across Swan Lake, complete with synchronised music and glowing aquatic reflections. Highlights include the Madcap black-light puppet theater performances, searching for five hidden Fiona the Hippo fairies throughout the lush garden grounds, warming up at family s'mores roasting stations in the North Court, riding the BB&T Express holiday train, and visiting Santa Claus in his festive North Pole village. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, fully accessible walkways throughout the zoo; stroller rentals and motorized scooter rentals are available at the main entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family care suites and private nursing rooms are located at the front entrance and adjacent to the Safari Camp. • Age Suitability: Perfect for children of all ages from infants bundled in wagons to grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Swan Lake musical light shows feature energetic flashing lights; calibrated sensory bags and quiet zones are available at the Welcome Center. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [PNC Festival of Lights Member Preview Night](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/pnc-festival-of-lights-member-preview-night--listing-6fa945b07f1db2378e816fb4) — Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden · With admission · checked Oct 27. 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